Physics Principles and Problems 2009

Section 13.4 : Solids

Self-Check Quizzes

1
A substance which has no regular crystal structure but does have definite volume and shape is called a(n) _____.
A)amorphous solid
B)cohesive solid
C)crystal lattice
D)expansion lattice
2
The crystalline structure of ice, shown here, is in the form of a _____.

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A)gas
B)lattice
C)pentagon
D)square
3
The coefficient of _____ expansion is equal to the change in volume divided by the original volume and the change in temperature.
A)linear
B)liquid
C)thermal
D)volume
4
Why is it important to take thermal expansion into account when building bridges?
A)so the bridge materials don't deteriorate
B)so the bridge materials expand and contract with changes in weather
C)so the bridge materials can change state as the weather changes
D)so the bridge will not move at all
5
If an iron bar expands 0.1 cm when heated 20°C, how much would it expand if it were heated 40°C?
A)0.05 cm
B)0.1 cm
C)0.2 cm
D)1 cm
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